Roosevelt Burn Area—Flash Flood/Debris Flow Information
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Roosevelt Burn Area—Flash Flood/Debris Flow Information *** This includes locations in and around Hoback Ranches *** More info at: https://www.weather.gov/riw/roosevelt_scar Basin Debris Flow Hazard A complete overview of burn scar hazards related to the Roosevelt Fire is found at: https://landslides.usgs.gov/hazards/postfire_debrisflow/detail.php?objectid=235 Greatest Risk Area: What should people who live near burn areas do to protect themselves All low-lying areas, flood plains, channels where gravity will move from potential Flash Flooding and Debris Flows? water and debris Have an evacuation/escape route planned that is least likely to be Water and debris can be transported into areas that don’t normally impacted by Flash Flooding or Debris Flows see water flow Have an Emergency Supply Kit available All areas in and downslope of burned areas should be aware of the increased probability of Flash Flood and Debris Flows Stay informed before and during any potential event; knowing where to Streams Impacted, including but not limited to: obtain National Weather Service (NWS) Outlooks, Watches and Upper Hoback River (above Jamb Ck. Confluence), South Fork Hoback Warnings via the NWS website, Facebook, Twitter or NOAA Weather River, Kilgore Ck., Sled Runner Ck., Fisherman Ck., South Fork Fisher- Radio www.weather.gov/riverton man Ck., Stub Ck., Muddy Ck. Be alert if any precipitation develops.Do not wait for a warning to Other Impacted Areas, include but are not not limited to: evacuate should heavy precipitation develop. Hoback Ranches, Upper Hoback Road (Road 23174), Fisherman Creek Road, Riggan Lane, Rim Road, Deer Haven Road Do not drive through any amount of moving water. Variables Affecting Magnitude of Flash Flood/Debris Flow: Call 911 if you are caught in a Flash Flood or Debris Flow. Steepness of terrain above your location Additional Flood Safety information is available on the web at Intensity of burn www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety. Intensity of rainfall Post Wildfire Flash Flood & Debris Flow Guide athttps:// Half inch of rain in less than one hour can result in a Flash Flood www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/hydrology/files/DebrisFlowSurvivalGuide.pdf Any high intensity rain in a short period of time can result in a Flash Flood USFS “After the Fire” Rehabilitation information at Age of burn scar https://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/after-fire Threat lessens over time; highest probability the first year after fire Contact local officials for additional risk information and Most burn areas will be flash flood prone for at least two (2) years potential mitigation efforts Flash Floods & Debris Flows can quickly inundate streams, channels, and low-lying areas, which impact roads & trails systems. Residents & recreationalists: Be aware of the environment around you. If rainfall is occurring in or upstream of your location & you are in a burned area, You are at Risk! .